Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Gymnema
Species: G. sylvestre
Sirukurinjan is botanically known as Gymnema sylvetre. This perennial tree belongs to Apocynaceae, which is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. The native of this herbal plant is Tropical Asia, Africa, Australia, Arabian Peninsula, and China. This woody, climbing plant can be commonly found in Southern and central India.
This herbal plant is used to treat Diabetes Mellitus, so it is also called a “Sweet Killer”. The leaves and extract of this plant are rich in Gymnemic acid that provides a sweet taste to this herb. The leaves of this herbal plant are also used to treat various health problems. Due to the antimicrobial properties of this herb, it is used to treat snake bites in Ayurveda.
Health Benefits
- Regular consumption of Sirukurinjan will control the blood sugar level of diabetes patients.
- It has antimalarial properties, so it is used to treat Malaria.
- Regularly consuming the sirukurinjan for 12 weeks will reduce body weight.
- This herbal plant also helps to stimulate the digestive system.
- It also helps to increase urine excretion.
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